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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 13 February 2025. African-American woman (1920–1951), source of HeLa immortal cell line "Lacks" redirects here. For other uses, see Lack. Henrietta Lacks Lacks c. 1945–1951. Born Loretta Pleasant (1920-08-01) August 1, 1920 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. Died October 4, 1951 (1951-10-04) (aged 31) Baltimore ...
“Today we make a concrete commitment to ensure that Henrietta Lacks’ name will be as immortal as her cells,” said John Hopkins University President Ron Daniels, according to a report from ...
An image of the rowhome in Turner Station where Henrietta Lacks, the progenitor of the immortal HeLa cell line, lived in the 1940s. Exposure time: 1/145 sec (0.0068965517241379) F-number: f/2.2: ISO speed rating: 40: Date and time of data generation: 13:19, 5 December 2014: Lens focal length: 4.8 mm: Latitude: 39° 14′ 7.54″ N: Longitude ...
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a 2017 American drama television film directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne.It is based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Skloot and documents the story of Henrietta Lacks, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in the 1950s, and whose cancer cells (later known as HeLa) would change the course of cancer treatment.
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A statue of Henrietta Lacks was installed in Roanoke, Virginia, in 2024. The artwork was designed by Bryce Cobbs and completed by Lawrence Bechtel. The artwork was designed by Bryce Cobbs and completed by Lawrence Bechtel.
Advocates, congressional leaders and the family of Henrietta Lacks say she deserves to be honored for her unknowing contribution to medicine that has played a vital role in the polio vaccine ...